Rainbow Ice Block!

My children and their friends love colourful homemade ice blocks. They couldn't be easier to make, just start your ice block by pouring a very small amount of juice in the mould and freezing it for a couple of hours, then top up with another juice. Have as many layers as you like, however you will be limited by the ice block stick length. Remember you have to allow for the stick to be placed back in the mould above the last frozen layer - if this bit doesn't make sense it will become absolutely crystal clear when you are in the middle of making them! Experiment with one ice block rather than six before you get creative. I usually stop at two layers but have been known to do three on days when I'm stuck in the kitchen for hours doing various tasks and brushing past the freezer. Choose fresh juices that contrast in colour and you'll get a really pleasing ice block that's nearly as exciting as one from the shops...shock horror!

Little tip: when you're ready to serve run the mould under hot water to loosen rather than pulling with brute strength as they have a tendency to 'break' if pulled too hard. This way you'll avoid being left with some very sad little expectant faces!

You will need:
Any ice block mould
At least two fresh juices in bright contrasting colours. I regularly use fresh apple juice and cranberry juice. Surprisingly children that wouldn't normally drink cranberry juice are quite happy to have it in an ice block frozen.